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Lack Of Concentration, Unable To Finish A Task Without Jumping Into Other. Improvement After Taking Strattera. Getting A Prescription Possible?

I am having major concentration issues, and can't seem to finish a task without jumping to another task. I find myself intestine people during conversations and this is affecting my work.

My friend gave me some Stratta which I was told is generic Adderol. This helped me so much. I was wondering if I could get a prescription from you so not to cause red flags at my work and so I can be productive and continue having a successful life.

Thanks,

Derek
Tue, 21 May 2013
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Hello,
welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Stratta or Adderal are stimulant medicines. These medicines are used for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stimulants have risk of addiction due to that these medicines are given only on prescription (Not printout taken from online platform).

If this medicine is helping you, it does not mean that you have ADHD. Poor concentration may be due to other reasons also like: vitamin deficiency, anxiety, stress or depression etc. It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist before starting any medicine for this.

Wish you good health and all the best.

Regards,
Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal
www.99doctor.com
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Lack Of Concentration, Unable To Finish A Task Without Jumping Into Other. Improvement After Taking Strattera. Getting A Prescription Possible?

Hello, welcome to Healthcare Magic. Stratta or Adderal are stimulant medicines. These medicines are used for attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Stimulants have risk of addiction due to that these medicines are given only on prescription (Not printout taken from online platform). If this medicine is helping you, it does not mean that you have ADHD. Poor concentration may be due to other reasons also like: vitamin deficiency, anxiety, stress or depression etc. It is better to get evaluated by psychiatrist before starting any medicine for this. Wish you good health and all the best. Regards, Dr Ashish Kumar Mittal www.99doctor.com